Diligent eSecurity

Job Summary

The Information Assurance/Security Analyst will support our client’s information security program by assisting System Owners in completing Information Security compliance responsibilities to ensure that the client’s information systems meet compliance requirements.

The Information Assurance/Security Analyst will join a team of Information Assurance (IA) professionals providing compliance and operational information security services to a high-visibility client. All work will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities and Duties

Tasks include, but not limited to:

• Conduct the security assessment and authorization (SA&A) process on current and new information systems. Categorize information systems, select appropriate controls, implement controls, test controls, revise as necessary, and recommend authorizations.
• Review vulnerability assessments and provide an authorization recommendation; vulnerability assessments will include unprivileged and privileged scans against each applicable system.
• Document security controls in the system's security plan. Prepare and deliver Security Assessment Reports and related briefing materials.
• Analyze security control findings for information systems and applications and recommend appropriate remediation activities.
• Review plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure any identified vulnerabilities are adequately addressed per policy timelines.
• Review system security plans to ensure compliance with policy and recommend updates as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Security
• Security+, CISA, CISM, CEH, CASP, CASP+, or CISSP required
• A minimum of two (2) years’ Information Assurance/Security Analyst experience
• Working knowledge with NIST Special Publications 800-53 Rev 5, 800-37 and FISMA.
• US Citizenship is required

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance for employee and family members, life insurance, 401 K retirement savings plan, and paid vacation.

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active security clearance? If so, at what level?

Experience:

• NIST 800-53 Rev 5: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (Preferred)
• CEH (Preferred)
• CISSP (Preferred)
• CISM (Preferred)
• CISA (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote